Assistant Manager - Part-time

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Employee Merchandise Discount

Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions

Employee Referral Program

Paid Sick Leave

Dental, Medical Insurance

Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation is seeking an Assistant Manager for a part-time role to lead store operations and deliver exceptional customer service. The position emphasizes teamwork, training, and practical store management under experienced supervision.

Responsibilities include handling customer inquiries, processing transactions, merchandising, opening/closing, and assisting with inventory control. A strong sports or retail background is a plus, and E-Verify applies to new hires.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess basic organizational and/or applicable math skills.
• Detail-oriented and reliable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of sporting goods is a plus.
• Must possess High School diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Exam.
• Flexible Scheduling
• Upon accepting a position, candidate will be subject to E-Verify.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate store in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers.
• Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries.
• Recommend products and suggest add-on sales.
• Merchandise and ensure policy compliance.
• Set promotional signage.
• Retrieve stock from the stockroom as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stocked sales floor.
• Open and close the store.
• Train newly hired associates.
• Direct sales and cashier teams across the store.
• Help with inventory control and loss prevention.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

With nearly 400 stores across the western United States, Big 5 Sporting Goods is the neighborhood store that gets you ready to play. For over 70 years, everything we do comes down to having the most energetic, sports-minded individual on our team.

Our Assistant Manager Part-time gains knowledge and experience,requiredfor promotion to higher management positions underdirectionof experienced personnel, by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. A well-defined training program will be provided to help you develop your way in our management structure. Candidates who apply for this position should be enthusiastic, energetic, sports-minded people with solid customer service backgrounds and/or educational paths well-suited for the industry.

Our Assistant Manager Part-time gains knowledge and experience, required for promotion to higher management positions under direction of experienced personnel, by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. A well-defined training program will be provided to help you develop your way in our management structure. Candidates who apply for this position should be enthusiastic, energetic, sports-minded people with solid customer service backgrounds and/or educational paths well-suited for the industry.

Role Overview

The Assistant Manager Part-time position is the perfect career opportunity for the sports and outdoor enthusiast. The qualities of our team members serve as a foundation for future growth, and our managers provide leadership and direction to the entire store team.

Primary Duties

• Successful operation of store in the absence of the Store Manager
• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers throughout the store
• Answer phone calls and respond to customer inquiries
• Recommend products and suggest add-on sales
• Merchandising and complianceofall company policies
• Setting promotional signage
• Checking and retrieving merchandise from stockroom as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floor
• Opening and closing of the store
• Training newly hired associates
• Directing sales and cashier associates throughout the store
• Inventory control and enforcement of loss prevention policies
• Enforcement of all company policies
• Performs or may perform additional duties as assigned by management and supervision

Position Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must possess basic organizational and/or applicable math skills
• Detail-oriented and reliable
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic knowledge of sporting goods is a plus
• Must possess High School diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Exam
• Flexible Scheduling
• Upon accepting a position offered, candidate will be subject to E-Verify
• Light to moderate lifting may be required, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Flexible Schedule
• Employee Merchandise Discount
• Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions and Events
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Sick Leave
• *Dental, Medical Insurance(*Mustregularly workat least1560 hoursper year tomaintainMedical, Dental eligibility)
• *Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan– 401k/Roth IRA (*Must work at least1000 hoursper year to qualify for 401k eligibility).

Equal Opportunity Employer
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